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Professor Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, Russia, Israel and 2024

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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The Neoconservative Evolution: From Bush to Ukraine

This chapter examines the shifting political affiliations of neoconservatives, particularly the Bush and Cheney families, towards supporting Democratic candidates while maintaining a continuity in U.S. foreign policy. It highlights NATO's historical expansion and its implications for the Ukraine conflict, as well as the necessity for a new arms control framework amidst deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations. The speakers critically analyze the unrealistic military objectives set by Western powers regarding Ukraine, emphasizing the human toll and the need for pragmatic negotiations for peace.

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